Client: Direct Client
Job Title: Medical Technologist
Location: Memphis - TN
Duration: Full Time Position
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Technologist performs analytical testing of patient specimens and assures quality of the results through proper quality measures, training, and demonstrated competencies.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Performs laboratory testing according to laboratory procedures
• Judges whether the results are abnormal/critical and takes appropriate action internally/externally according to laboratory guidelines. Records results of tests with all supporting documentation for clinical interpretation
• Performs regularly scheduled quality control, preventative maintenance, and calibration of equipment according to laboratory guidelines. Performs all troubleshooting and repair
• Performs pre-analytical duties as needed, including but not limited to processing specimens, data entry, and stocking/preparing supplies
• Maintains all regulatory standards and Good Laboratory Practices
• Participates in continuing education including training program expanding scope of knowledge
• Regular attendance and timeliness is essential
• Follows all company safety policies & other safety precautions within work area
• Ability to work Tuesday thru Saturday and occasional Sundays
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within the Position Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.
Job requires employee to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area. Job requires employee to remain on his or her feet in an upright position for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area.